Armenia

Armenia Moves Towards Integrated Schooling

Major education reform sees mainstream schools gradually refitted with facilities and access for disabled pupils.

Armenian Opposition Party Shuns Key Election

After major group drops out of the race, other parties stand little chance, giving the president a clear run at re-election.

Armenian Opposition Builds Consensus Around Reform

Proposal to strengthen parliament may be a way of finding an issue the various opposition groups can all agree on.

Armenia's Oscar Entry Enrages Azerbaijan

Film set out to portray humanity triumphant, but with Karabakh as backdrop, controversy was bound to follow.

Armenia: Subsidised Mortgages Still Too Costly for Most

Officials say reduced-rate loans are the best the government can do to help first-time buyers at the moment.

Armenia: Slow Progress on Domestic Violence Law

Specific legislation is nearly ready, but campaign groups say there is no political will to drive it through.

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Armenia Moves to Control NGOs

Civil society leaders believe the state intends to restrict their activities.

Gas Furore in Armenia

Government accused of covering up price hikes for Russian fuel.

Armenia Launches Social Housing Scheme

New impetus to provide free accommodation to young adults coming out of children’s homes.